
Focused on your outcome
Combines years of firm experience with detailed knowledge of injury claims and patient advocacy.
2023LL.B. Earned
2024Called to Alberta Bar
8Years as a Paralegal
2Countries in Legal Journey
Focused on your outcome
Evelyn brings extensive personal injury experience and detailed knowledge of Section B guidelines, disability claims, settlement negotiations, and litigation.
Her approach is grounded in careful preparation, patient advocacy, and helping clients understand the decisions affecting their claim.
How your case is handled
Evelyn handles personal injury matters involving:
• Section B claims
• Disability claims
• Settlement negotiations
• Personal injury litigation
Her previous paralegal experience gives her a practical understanding of how a claim develops from early documentation through resolution.
Experience & background
Evelyn earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Calgary, focusing on crime and deviance.
She joined Yanko & Popovic in 2014 as a paralegal under the guidance and mentorship of David Yanko.
After eight years as a paralegal, Evelyn returned to school while continuing to work full time with the firm.
She earned her LLB from the University of Buckingham with first-class honours in January 2023.
ADVOCACY & COMMUNITY
Before joining the firm, Evelyn worked in the non-profit sector, where she developed her interest in advocating for her community.
She is passionate about patient advocacy and has spoken at The Women’s Parliament in Cambridge about medical autonomy and decision-making.
ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
During law school, Evelyn received awards for best performance in Criminal Law and best overall performance in examinations.
She was also nominated for a Woman of the Future Award.
Speak With Evelyn Jacobs’ Legal Team
Have a personal injury claim in Alberta? Share what happened and Evelyn’s team will review your inquiry, explain the next steps, and respond within 24 hours.
Suite 301, 300 Manning Road N.E.
Calgary, Alberta, T2E 8K4
Fri: 8 AM – 2 PM
Sat – Sun: Closed
Phone
403-452-4731 ext. 220
Email
ejacobs@yplaw.ca
Personal injury claims in Alberta
We respond to inquiries within 24 hours